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India.com
6 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Noida, Ghaziabad School Holiday: Four-Day Holiday Starts Today; Sparks Debate Over Learning Process
The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department has ordered the closure of government primary schools in Noida and Ghaziabad from August 14 to August 17, according to TOI reports. Private schools, however, remain unaffected and are expected to remain open on August 14. The announcement of the holiday has sparked concern among teachers regarding its impact on the learning process. A primary school teacher in Noida pointed out that this four-day break comes soon after schools were closed for a week due to the Kanwar Yatra. "Just a few days back, schools were closed for nearly a week due to the Kanwar Yatra. Now again there is a four-day holiday. This will hamper the teaching-learning process, especially for younger students," said a primary school teacher in Noida, TOI reported. The four-day break includes a restricted holiday for Chehlum on August 14, Independence Day celebrations on August 15, Janmashtami holiday on August 16, and Sunday on August 17. Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) of Noida, Rahul Panwar, clarified that private schools can decide whether to remain open on August 14. 'Aug 14 is a restricted holiday. If any private school wants to remain open, they can,' he said. However, on Aug 15, all schools will reopen briefly for flag hoisting and Independence Day celebrations, said the official. Officials shared details of the Independence Day programme. "Majorly, Independence Day celebrations will take place in higher secondary schools on Thursday and Friday. Saturday is a holiday for Janmashtami," said Dharmendra Kumar, district inspector of schools (DIOS) of Ghaziabad, TOI reported. Kumar also mentioned the other necessary instructions to all schools regarding flag hoisting, cultural events, and safety protocols. On the other hand, another school teacher from Ghaziabad encouraged the announcement of a day break in school and said, "It's good that it's a long weekend. It gives everyone time to relax and recharge. Teachers, too, need some rest in the middle of a hectic term."
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Noida and Ghaziabad schools to be shut for 4 days from Aug 14
Noida: Govt primary schools in Noida and Ghaziabad will remain closed from Aug 14 to 17, as per instructions from the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department. Most private schools, however, are expected to remain open on Aug 14. The announcement of yet another extended break, however, has sparked concern among teachers. "Just a few days back, schools were closed for nearly a week due to the Kanwar Yatra. Now again there is a four-day holiday. This will hamper the teaching-learning process, especially for younger students," said a primary school teacher in Noida. The four-day break includes a restricted holiday for Chehlum on Aug 14, Independence Day celebrations on Aug 15, and Janmashtami holiday on Aug 16, followed by a Sunday on Aug 17. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida | Gold Rates Today in Noida | Silver Rates Today in Noida While govt schools for classes 1 to 8 will stay shut, private schools have the discretion to operate on Aug 14. "Aug 14 is a restricted holiday. If any private school wants to remain open, they can," clarified Rahul Panwar, basic shiksha adhikari (BSA), Noida. However, on Aug 15, all schools will reopen briefly for flag hoisting and Independence Day celebrations, said the official. Education officials in Ghaziabad also shared details of the Independence Day programme. "Majorly, Independence Day celebrations will take place in higher secondary schools on Thursday and Friday. Saturday is a holiday for Janmashtami," said Dharmendra Kumar, district inspector of schools (DIOS), Ghaziabad. He added that necessary instructions have been issued to all schools regarding flag hoisting, cultural events, and safety protocols. Another school teacher in Ghaziabad welcomed the break and said, "It's good that it's a long weekend. It gives everyone time to relax and recharge. Teachers, too, need some rest in the middle of a hectic term." Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
07-08-2025
- General
- Time of India
73 unsafe school buldings to be razed in Noida, but wait for classrooms continues till scrap auctioned
Noida: Seventy-three dilapidated govt primary school buildings—49 of them in Noida and 24 in Ghaziabad—are set to be razed under a statewide drive to identify and rebuild unsafe school buildings. A letter, issued by the education department last month, said no school will allow students to sit in dilapidated buildings or classrooms. The directive comes on the heels of the July 25 Rajasthan school building collapse that left seven children dead and 27 injured, some of them critically. A TOI report on July 12 also flagged how 1,200 students of standards 6 to 8 at a govt-run composite school in Noida's Chhijarsi had to attend classes in open corridors due to space crunch. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida BSA Noida Rahul Panwar said schools with dilapidated buildings have been identified and are set to be auctioned off. The funds generated from the sale of scrap will be used for the construction of new classrooms. "Some schools have already got new buildings. The department will soon allot renovated classrooms to other schools too," the official said. However, principals of some schools that are on the list told TOI they have been waiting for over a year for the auction, and the delay has hit student enrolment. Principal of a primary school in Malakpur, which is on the list of dilapidated buildings drawn up by the education department, said of its three classrooms, one was in a poor state. "Ceiling plaster is peeling off and might fall on anyone at any time. So, classes are now being conducted in two rooms. Greater Noida Authority assured that a new building would be constructed, but since last year, no work has started," the principal said. "Recently, the basic education department has set the building up for auction. Once the building is razed, classes will shift to a nearby marriage hall." At Balla Ke Madya primary school, where at least three classrooms require urgent repair, the wait is on for a bidder who is willing to pay Rs 1.5 lakh for the scraps and debris—a rate fixed by PWD after a visit. Principal Rakesh Gautam said there have been three rounds of auction already, the last one held three months ago when a villager offered Rs 66,000. "The price is so high that no one agrees to pay. Luckily, in 2024, a private company built two classrooms with CSR funds. But we have 121 students, and two rooms are not enough. Several classes are held under a tin shade now," Gautam said. The school, he said, needs at least three more classrooms to accommodate all students.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Their uniforms soaked in rain, but classes go on — in open corridors at this Noida school
Noida: In the heart of Noida's Chhijarsi, over 1,200 students of classes 6 to 8 at a govt-run composite school on Friday sat on wet concrete floors, huddled in the open corridor, their uniforms soaked through amid the morning shower. The school, which has only 11 classrooms—eight of them dedicated to primary students—has no space left to accommodate the upper primary section. So, through rain, humidity and heat, students have no choice but to sit in the narrow passageway. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida "On dry days, it's unbearably hot and humid. But when it rains, it feels like punishment," said a teacher at the school. "As the corridors are built at ground level, mud and water flow right in when it rains heavily." For the students, it's a daily challenge. "I have only one uniform. If it gets wet, I have to wear a soggy one again the next day," said a Class 8 student. Teachers say class sizes range from 40 to 60 students, and despite the difficult conditions, attendance remains remarkably high. "Even on rainy days, nearly 1,000 students turn up. Their enthusiasm for learning is incredible," the teacher said. The school, though recognised under the govt's NIPUN initiative and awarded for its high enrolment rates, has struggled to provide a basic learning environment for years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo In Oct 2023, after a TOI report highlighted how students of the composite school were attending classes in open ground under trees, it received a Rs 1.5 crore grant through CSR for the construction of an additional 12 classrooms. Work began in Feb but could not be completed before the monsoon. "The capacity of the existing classrooms isn't enough to accommodate everyone. We've even had to admit fewer students this academic year," the principal said. Previously, enrolment was closer to 1,500 students. District officials say construction should be completed by Aug. "The CSR-funded building is expected to be ready soon. The department is monitoring progress closely," basic education officer Rahul Panwar said. A groundwater harvesting system, also under construction, remains unfinished.
